ppOrganisation / Company CEU San Pablo University Department Faculty of Law Laboratory BRECHDIG Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p pUSP‑CEU invites excellent postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for the bMSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA‑PF 2026) /b.The University CEU holds the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award and is strongly committed to attracting and supporting international research talent. /p pUSP‑CEU is a competitive and supportive host institution for MSCA‑PF candidates, with a strong track record including b10 awarded fellowships /b, an exceptional b100/100 score /b, and btwo recent successes in the MSCA‑PF 2025 call /b. We offer personalised guidance throughout the proposal preparation process, as well as our bInternational Talent Retention Programme /b, which provides successful MSCA Fellows with an additional b6–12‑month contract /b to support long‑term career development. /p h3Hosting Research Group /h3 pThe Generational Digital Divide ( BRECHDIG ) research group at Universidad CEU San Pablo focuses on the analysis of digital divides, digital vulnerability and media literacy in contemporary societies, with particular attention to older adults and socially vulnerable groups. The group has a consolidated research trajectory and is composed of senior researchers with extensive experience in competitively funded public research projects. /p pBRECHDIG has led and participated in several national projects addressing media and digital literacy, ICT use, e ‑ commerce and e ‑ government among older populations, contributing to a deeper understanding of the structural factors underlying generational digital inequalities. This research activity has resulted in high ‑ impact scientific publications and reference monographs in the fields of e ‑ inclusion and digital citizenship. /p pThe group is also actively involved in interdisciplinary research networks on digital vulnerability, such as PROVULDIG and PROVULDIG2 ‑ CM, funded by the Regional Government of Madrid and the European Social Fund. BRECHDIG demonstrates strong capacity for knowledge transfer and international outreach through conferences, academic seminars and dissemination activities, providing a robust research environment aligned with European priorities on digital inclusion,



active ageing and responsible digital governance. /p h3Prof. Leopoldo Abad Alcalá /h3 pis a senior professor and researcher at Universidad CEU San Pablo (Madrid, Spain), with long‑standing experience in Public Law and Communication. He holds a PhD in Law and has an interdisciplinary academic background in Law and Communication. /p pHis research focuses on bdemocratic governance, media regulation, algorithmic transparency and digital inclusion /b, including nationally funded projects on the digital divide and e‑inclusion of older adults. He has an extensive publication record addressing key societal challenges. /p h3Relevant publications and projects /h3 ul li pResearch Project : PDI2022 ‑ OB ‑ 100, Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of the Spanish Population Regarding Internet Algorithms and the Design of Critical Algorithmic Literacy Frameworks (ALGORLIT). /p pPrincipal Investigators: Tamara Vázquez Barrio and María Sánchez Valle (Universidad San Pablo CEU). /p pProject duration: 01/09/2023 – 30/08/2027. /p pRole: Research team member. /p /li li pResearch Project: CPP2023 ‑ , Multidisciplinary Research on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data on the Design and Analysis of Public Policies. Public ‑ Private Collaboration Projects Programme. /p pHost institution: Universidad San Pablo CEU. /p pProject duration: 01/11/2024 – 31/10/2026. /p pRole: PI /p /li li pCommunication for Seniors’ Inclusion in Today’s Society: The Effects of Digitisation on Active Ageing. Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, 2023. 11(3), pp. 1–5. ISSN: 2183 ‑ 2439. /p /li /ul h3Research Project Description /h3 pThis research proposal addresses the balgorithmic divide affecting older adults /b, with a focus on knowledge asymmetries, algorithmic bias and their implications for digital citizenship. It is grounded in the assumption that participation in contemporary social,



economic and civic life is increasingly mediated by algorithmic decision‑making systems, while understanding of these systems remains unevenly distributed, placing older adults at heightened risk of digital exclusion. /p pThe project analyses older adults’ algorithmic literacy, including their conceptual knowledge, perceptions, and intuitive explanations of how algorithms operate in search engines, social media platforms, and recommender systems. Particular attention is paid to awareness of biases related to data selection, profiling, personalisation, and opacity. /p pA core objective is to investigate how limited understanding of algorithmic processes shapes online behaviour, trust in digital systems, information consumption, and the capacity to critically evaluate algorithmically ranked or filtered content. The research identifies mechanisms of algorithmic vulnerability, such as unequal visibility, reduced agency, and constrained participation in the digital public sphere. /p pMethodologically, the project adopts a mixed‑methods design grounded in critical algorithm studies and media literacy research. A structured survey will assess algorithmic literacy, perceived transparency, trust, and bias awareness, complemented by in‑depth interviews and focus groups. Findings will inform analytically grounded media and digital literacy guidelines. /p pThe project aligns with EU policy priorities and KPIs under the European Digital Decade and DigComp. Dissemination pathways include open‑access publications and policy briefs. Hosted by the BRECHA/BRECHDIG research group, the project ensures scientific excellence, policy relevance and societal impact in line with EU objectives Europe. /p h3Candidate experience and profile /h3 pPostdoctoral candidates of any nationality (max. 8 years after defense) with: /p ul liPhD in Communication, Sociology, Political Sciences, Law. /li liStrong background on qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis, applied statistics, and design of advanced empirical research on elderly digital divide. /li /ul pFor MSCA-PF 26 call, at the deadline for the submission of proposals (09/09/2026) candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activities in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the above mentioned deadline. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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